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Distributor Rotor - Spark Knock/Hesitation

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Article No. 84-10-11


SPARK KNOCK AND HESITATION ON ACCELERATION 5.0L WITH EEC III


LINCOLN-MERCURY 1984 CALIFORNIA CONTINENTAL EEC III CFI

CALIBRATION: 3-22D-R00

Spark knock and hesitation on acceleration may be due to crossfire caused by incorrect distributor rotor alignment. Reindex distributor to service, Set the rotor alignment to 5~ ATDC using the rotor alignment procedure. If alignment is not possible, referring to Section 23-01 (Ignition System) of the 1984 Car Shop Manual, Volume D, remove the distributor and reinstall it one (1) tooth clockwise from the original position.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP12127A84
TIME: 0.4 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Pan No. 12127 Code: H9